Young people urged to speak out about suicidal friends

The North's Education Minister is urging young people to speak out if they believe a friend might be in danger of suicide.

The call comes after three 15-year-old boys from Craigavon Senior School in Co Armagh took their own lives at the same spot in recent weeks.

The deaths have prompted fears of a possible suicide pact.

Education Minister Catriona Ruane is making counselling services available to all post-primary schools in response to the suicides and is urging young people to speak out if they believe a friend may be in danger.